We encourage all students to become involved in school activities. Students with ideas, questions, or concerns about student activities should contact Dr. Ellsley, the Student Activities Coordinator, in the Student Activities office or the drama room.
Student organizations are under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. All club activities including fundraising must follow the proposal process through Student Council. Additionally, ALL club business must be conducted ON CAMPUS with the sponsor. Details are available in the Club Handbook maintained by each sponsor and club officer.
Student Leadership
Student Council
Sponsors: Mr. Gallo and Dr. Ellsley
Meetings: Every Monday after school in Science Lab F
Student Council is the organization that represents the student body in all aspects of student life. It oversees student proposals, concerns, and opinions and presents them to the school administration. It also coordinates the activities of all other school organizations.
The governing board consists of a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.The president and vice president must be seniors and secretary and treasurer may be juniors or seniors. These students are elected in the spring for the following academic year. Candidates may not be on behavioral or academic probation.
Student Council general membership includes the vice president of every club and each graduating class as well as the class representatives. Meetings are held every Monday during lunch.
Class Officers
Sponsors:
Class of 2011- Ms. Horvitz and Dr. Kaiyel
Class of 2010- Mr. McGraw and Mr. Adelson
Class of 2009- Ms. Barry and Ms. Escobar
Class of 2008- Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Winrow
Class officers provide functional leadership for the activities of the classes. Each class elects a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, historian, and student council representatives. The elected board coordinates class activities, promotes school and class spirit, and provides a forum for student expression.
Honor Societies
National Honor Society
The University School chapter of the National Honor Society is active in many school and community service projects throughout the school year. New members (grade 10 or 12) are selected by the Faculty Council each spring based on evaluation of their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students who have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.70 at the end of the first semester will receive a student activity information form. To be considered for membership, students must first complete this form which requires that they:
- complete, document, and submit their grade-level community service hours
- show verification of at least 2 documented instances of leadership, at least one of which is in school
- show evidence of participation in school activities during high school
- are of high moral and ethical character
- sign a personal statement that he or she will actively support the University School honor code
Once inducted into the National Honor Society, a student must meet minimum requirements to remain a member in good standing. To maintain membership, students must:
- attend all NHS meetings
- maintain a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.70
- uphold the standards for which they were inducted
- complete, submit, and document their grade-level community service requirement
- complete six additional NHS-approved service hours each semester
- sign a personal statement that he or she will actively support the University School honor code
Art Honor Society
The National Art Honor Society recognizes students who have shown outstanding ability in art. Membership is based on art scholarship, service, and character. Candidates must be in grades 10, 11, or 12 and have completed one semester of art in high school with a B average or higher. Members may remain active when they are not enrolled in an art class. Continued membership requires attendance at all meetings, participation in all art related activities each semester, and a record free of disciplinary infractions.
English Honor Society
The English Honor Society invites juniors and seniors who have attained a 90 or above in English Honors or have enrolled in an AP English class. Members must participate in the newspaper publication, submit two articles to the literary magazine, and devote specific hours to the writing workshops. Members must sign a personal statement that they will support the school honor code. Students will be dismissed for any infraction of the school honor code.
French Honor Society
La Société Honoraire de Français is an honor society for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 who are enrolled in French 2 or higher. Invited students must maintain an A- average in French and a B- average overall. Once inducted, students must maintain their grades, attend all meetings, and participate in at least three French-related activities per semester. Members must sign a personal statement that they will support the school honor code. Students will be dismissed for any infraction of the school honor code.
Mathematics Honor Society
The University School chapter of the National Mathematics Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, is active in many interschool mathematics competitions throughout the year. New members are selected by the faculty sponsor each spring based on curriculum and scholarship.
To qualify and maintain membership, students must currently be enrolled in their third sequential college-preparatory mathematics course. Furthermore, students must have a minimum A- cumulative grade point average overall and a minimum A- unweighted cumulative grade point average in their college-preparatory mathematics courses taken previously.
Requirements:
- A- average overall
- A- cumulative average for high school courses
- must have completed two full years of high school math
- are of moral and ethical character
Music Honor Society
The Tri-M Music Honor Society fosters a greater continued interest and a desire for excellence in music performance. Members encourage appreciation and awareness in listening to music, promote wider opportunities for sharing joy through music both within the school and within the community, advance the spirit of good music and musical knowledge, and enhance the reputation of the school as a center for musical enrichment.
Spanish Honor Society
La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica accepts students from grades 10-12 who are in Spanish II through Spanish AP, have maintained at least a 90 percent average in Spanish in Upper School, and have the recommendation of their Upper School Spanish teachers. The group meets biweekly and sponsors cultural activities for its members and for Spanish classes. Members also tutor younger Spanish students and volunteer in local community organizations for Hispanics. The society raises funds to support needy children in South American and holds an annual drive to buy books for children in Nicaragua. Members must sign a personal statement that they will support the school’s honor code. Students will be dismissed for any infraction of the school’s honor code.
Clubs and Organizations
Amnesty International
Sponsor: Mr. Gallo
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in room 23
This international organization strives to end impoverishment and advocates for equal rights. Petitions, fundraisers, and other projects help spread awareness of the club’s goals.
Art Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Cohen
Meetings: Every Wednesday in art room
Art Club provides a venue for students interested in visual arts. Members use their talent to enrich their artistic knowledge and use their talent to help the school and the community.
Becca’s Closet
Sponsor: Mrs. Kraut
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in room 38
Best Buddies
Sponsor: Mr. Marten
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in room 36
Bowling Club
Sponsor: Mr. Koreman
Meetings: Alternate Fridays in room 23
The University School chapter of this international organization helps students form one-on-one friendships with intellectually challenged individuals.
Cappies
Sponsor: Mrs. Zak, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Winrow
Cappies is a nationwide collaborative program for theatre and journalism
students where student critics review, judge, and publish, with the help
of teacher mentors, high school productions. Awards are presented through
the Cappies Gala at the Broward Center.
DFYIT
Sponsor: Mr. Johnson
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in room 202 in the sportscenter
Drug Free Youth In Town Club requires members to adopt a no-use drug (including alcohol) policy and submit themselves to random drug screening. Members perform community service projects, participate in rallies, and attend seminars and workshops.
FACE
Sponsor: Mrs. Chiarolanzio
Meetings: Every Tuesday in room 33.
The Facial Anomaly Camp Experience organization strives to provide children with a summer camp experience at NSU. Club members increase awareness of this program by organizing supply drives, creating cards and gifts for families of children who attend the camp, and working directly with these children.
Film Club
Sponsor: Ms. Horvitz
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in room 24
This club meets weekly to view films.
Forensics
Sponsor: Ms. Cook
Meetings: Every Thursday during advisory in the forensics suite.
This society offers students numerous opportunities in competitive Speech and Debate. Students develop skills in debate, public address, interpretation and drama. The team competes at the local, state, and national level.
FPMA
Sponsor: Mr. Miller
Meetings: Every Tuesday in science lab B
Future Professional Musician Association discusses current musical topics and educates students about modern music. Students learn how to play in and contribute to a musical ensemble.
FRAT
Sponsor: Ms. Barry
Meetings: Alternate Tuesdays in room 5
Fostering Relationships between children
with Autism and Teens
Students in this club volunteer at events at various centers and foundations to help young people with Autism. Activities also include guest speakers, community events, fundraisers and a Walk far for NAAR.
French Club
Sponsor: Dr. Ellsley
Meetings: Alternate Tuesdays in drama room
French Club promotes a love for the French language and culture. Members spread awareness of and celebrate this common interest though community service projects and the annual Soirée Française.
Future Business Leaders of America
Sponsor: Mr. Johnson
Meetings: Alternate Tuesdays in room 16
The University School chapter of this national organization teaches members about the business world through lectures and first hand experience. Members help the community through business related service projects.
Habitat for Humanity
Sponsor: Ms. Barry
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in room 5
Students in this club fundraise for the national organization and volunteer to do landscaping and building projects locally. Some students donate their time to work at the Habitat for Humanity store located on Broward Blvd.
INTERACT
Sponsor: Mr. Pogue and Dr. Chiarolanzio
Meetings: Every other Thursday in Room 33
Members of Interact work with the local Rotary club to serve the community through fundraisers and service projects. Each year, the local clubs complete two community service projects, one of which cultivates international understanding and breeds global goodwill. Members of interact develop leadership skills and model a good work ethic.
International Thespian Society
Sponsor: Mrs. Zak
Meetings: Every Tuesday in drama room
ITS is an honorary organization which promotes quality middle and high school theatre. Active theatre students accumulate points for theatre work and compete in district and state competitions in acting, singing, and technical categories.
Key Club
Sponsor: Mr. Redler
Meetings: Alternate Tuesdays in Science Lab C
Key Club International is a service organization maintaining the ideals and objectives of its sponsor, Kiwanis International. Members strive to better the community through involvement in numerous community service projects and fundraisers.
Love ♥ Jen
Sponsor: Mrs. Winrow
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in room 3
This is a service organization that supports the Joe DiMaggio Children's Center for children with cancer. Students work to make the patients comfortable by decorating for holidays and raising money to purchase items such as wigs, toys, and games that will keep patients comfortable and entertained while undergoing therapy.
Medical Professionals
Sponsor: Mrs. Manson
Meetings: Alternate Tuesdays in room 143
This club unites students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. Activities include guest lectures, volunteer work, and community service projects.
Pet Rescue
Sponsor: Mrs. Berkowitz
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in room 14
Club Pet Rescue collects pet supplies and raises money for animal shelters. They organize groups of student volunteers to help animals in need.
Pink for Life
Sponsor: Mr. Musso
Meetings: Alternate Tuesdays in Science Lab F
This club spreads awareness and raises money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The annual Lee National Denim Day and other fundraisers enable the club to make a donation to the foundation every year.
Pre-Law Club
Sponsor: Mr. Gallo
Meetings:
Students in the Pre-Law Club share an interest in the legal profession. Guest speakers, visits to the NSU law school, and trips to local law firms help introduce students to this field.
Sci-Society
Sponsor: Ms. Koontz
Meetings: Every Thursday in science lab G
This science club raises awareness of issues in our world that are affected by or can be improved upon by the many branches of science. The club focuses mainly on environmental issues.
EDOD
Sponsor: Mrs. Marcus
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in college counseling office
Members of Students for Organ Donation spread awareness about organ donation. They participate in community service projects by helping organ transplant patients.
Spirit Committee
Sponsor: Mr. Gallo and Dr. Ellsley
Meetings: as needed
This branch of Student Council plans spirit events such as homecoming, spirit days, and pep rallies. Meetings are open to all interested students.
Student Diversity Leadership Association
Sponsors: Mr. Daniel and Mr. Johnson
Meetings:
WHO
Sponsor: Mr. Dibert
Meetings: Alternate Tuesdays in room 15
Wiping Hunger Out in Broward strives to diminish the effects of extreme poverty and homelessness in our community through volunteer work and drives held at school.
W.R.I.T.E.
Sponsor: Mrs. Lambert
Meetings: Alternate Thursdays in computer lab
Service Projects
Soup Kitchen Project
Sponsor: Ms. Kinsbruner
Every other week groups of 12th graders are taken to the Ft. Lauderdale Cooperative Feeding Program to prepare and serve food to local needy people.
Blood Drive
Sponsor: Mrs. Winrow
Students organize five blood drives during the year to support the Community Blood Centers of South Florida.
Publications
Literary Magazine
Sponsor: Mrs. Winrow and Mrs. Morris
The literary magazine is a spring publication presenting a compilation of student prose, poetry, and artwork.
Newspaper
Sponsor: Ms. Horvitz
Students in the newspaper class publish The Sun Beat regularly throughout the school year.
Yearbook
Sponsor: Mrs. Lambert and Mr. Kempinger
Students in the yearbook class publish Inner Visions every spring.